Acting bug bites Fishers youth

“I like being on stage in front of people, entertaining people,” Lex said. “I just get the thrill of it. It’s really fun.”

Lex Lumpkin will play the title role of “Stuart Little” at IRT. (Submitted photo)

The Fishers resident will debut in the title role in the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s production of “Stuart Little,” held Feb. 25 to March 26 at IRT, 140 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. There are two matinee performances at IRT on every Saturday and Sunday during that span. In addition, the cast will be doing performances for school-children through the week. His mother, Tommalisa Lumpkin, said there are more than 50 performances.

Lex, a fifth grader at Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate/Junior High School, said he likes to make people laugh.